Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rosella
ID:
735184

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 6: 442 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734517



Common Names

  • Caladenia Rosella
  • Rosy Caladenia
  • Rosy Spider-orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnorchis rosella (G.W.Carr) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]

Description

Caladenia rosella (also called 'Rosella Spider Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with white to pink flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Caladenia rosella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caladenia rosella has white or cream-colored flowers with pinkish-red stripes. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caladenia rosella is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be planted in the spring. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Caladenia rosella

Caladenia rosella can be found in Australia.

Caladenia rosella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caladenia rosella?

Caladenia rosella

What is the common name of Caladenia rosella?

Rosella spider orchid

Where is Caladenia rosella native to?

Australia

Species in the Caladenia genus

Caladenia calyciformis, Caladenia abbreviata, Caladenia aestantha, Caladenia applanata, Caladenia arenicola, Caladenia arrecta, Caladenia attingens, Caladenia barbarella, Caladenia brevisura, Caladenia brownii, Caladenia busselliana, Caladenia cala, Caladenia chapmanii, Caladenia christineae, Caladenia citrina, Caladenia coactescens, Caladenia cruscula, Caladenia decora, Caladenia dimidia, Caladenia drakeoides, Caladenia dundasiae, Caladenia elegans, Caladenia eludens, Caladenia enigma, Caladenia erminea, Caladenia erythrochila, Caladenia evanescens, Caladenia excelsa, Caladenia exilis, Caladenia exoleta, Caladenia exserta, Caladenia exstans, Caladenia footeana, Caladenia fuscolutescens, Caladenia gardneri, Caladenia georgei, Caladenia graniticola, Caladenia granitora, Caladenia harringtoniae, Caladenia heberleana, Caladenia hiemalis, Caladenia hoffmanii, Caladenia horistes, Caladenia hypata, Caladenia idiastes, Caladenia incensa, Caladenia incrassata, Caladenia interjacens, Caladenia lodgeana, Caladenia longifimbriata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28700: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey William Carr (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Carr' in the authors string.